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  • Page 1

    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: 961940009 SNOW THROWER Always W ear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORT ANT MANU AL Do Not Throw Away WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. F ail ure to do so can result in serious injury . 428558 Rev .3 08.31.09 SR Printed in U.S.A.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPORT ANT Safe Operation Practices for W alk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. F ailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury . WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be e[...]

  • Page 3

    3 CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower . It has been designed, engineered and man u - fac tured to give best possible dependability and per for - mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center . We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the prope[...]

  • Page 4

    4 P ARTS P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN CARTON (3) RET AINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) L OCKNUT 3/8 (73800600) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (422663) (1) MUL TI- WRENCH (180684) (1) L OCKNUT 5/16-18 (751153) (1) CARRIAGE BOL T 5/16-18 x 5/8 (72250505) (1) L OCKNUT 1/4-20 (191730) (1) SHOULDER BOL T 1/4-20 (179829) (1) SPRING (184505) (1) PO[...]

  • Page 5

    5 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower . Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly , operation and maintenance of the product. Y our new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory[...]

  • Page 6

    6 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower . 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. 2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket. Se[...]

  • Page 7

    7 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROT A TER HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower . 2. Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If[...]

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    8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literat[...]

  • Page 9

    9 MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute. FIG. 10 OPERA TION Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower . T raction drive control lever - used to engage power -pro- pelled for ward or reverse motion of snow thrower[...]

  • Page 10

    10 OPERA TION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13) WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma- terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup. WARNING: If the discharge chute or au- ge[...]

  • Page 11

    11 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 16) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower , is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse [...]

  • Page 12

    12 TO ADJUST SKID PL A TES (See Fig. 18) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions. For removal of snow [...]

  • Page 13

    13 OPERA TION SNOW THROWING TIPS • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow . Use the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to adjust speed. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me- di ate ly after it falls. • The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At this time the snow is usually dry and has not been e[...]

  • Page 14

    14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just ments will need to be made periodically to proper[...]

  • Page 15

    15 MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P .S.I.). • K eep tires free of gasoline / oil, which can harm rubber . NOTE: T o seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dea[...]

  • Page 16

    16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key . 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come [...]

  • Page 17

    17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BEL T IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys. HINT : Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension. 9. With tension relieved on idler , install new traction drive belt arou[...]

  • Page 18

    18 NOTE: T o seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer . Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. ENGINE See engine manual. CARBURETOR Y our carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). If[...]

  • Page 19

    19 STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater , clothes dryer or gas ap pli ance. A[...]

  • Page 20

    20 TROUBLESHOOTING Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. T urn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key . is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. ON/OFF switch is OFF . 4. ON/OFF switch to ON position. 5. Choke in OFF pos[...]

  • Page 21

    21 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . 1 2 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 01.07.003-A KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009[...]

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    22 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 10 11 11 11 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 9 8 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 01.07.026-C 2 (EXPLODED)[...]

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    23 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO[...]

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    24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 4 3 01.11.001-A 1 174762X479 SKID P[...]

  • Page 25

    25 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and voi[...]

  • Page 26

    26 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, [...]

  • Page 27

    27 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) HANDLES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 01.08.004-B 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 01.08.007-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailur[...]

  • Page 28

    28 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) HANDLES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 10 11 1[...]

  • Page 29

    29 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) HANDLES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 10 10 1[...]

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    30 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) HANDLES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 7 6 01.10.007-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazard[...]

  • Page 31

    31 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1a 1b 1b [...]

  • Page 32

    32 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) DRIVE 9 9 11 11 11 1 2 3 21 5 6 12 13 14 15 20 15 16 17 10 9 8 7 23 19 53 53 53 53 25 26 26 27 39 40 41 42 43 44 32 38 53 53 37 36 35 39 33 28 30 29 31 4 23 24 24 01.02.013-A 18 42 EXPL ODED 24 23 24 33 34 22 47 49 50 48 52 51 46 45 4[...]

  • Page 33

    33 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower an[...]

  • Page 34

    34 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO .[...]

  • Page 35

    35 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO .[...]

  • Page 36

    36 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) WHEELS 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 2 23 17 19 20 16 18 24 22 21 23 22 15 18 17 16 20 19 21 01.15.001-A 1 405161 COVER 2 184471 SHOULDER SCREW 3 12000045 RET AINER RING 4 192126 WHEEL DRIVER 5 182466 RET AINER RING 6[...]

  • Page 37

    37 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) WHEELS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P AR[...]

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    38 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) BAG OF P ARTS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION K[...]

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    39 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000900) DECALS 1 4 9 12 6 11 10 3 1 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your[...]

  • Page 40

    LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer pur - chaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in repl[...]